Starting University at an older age can be daunting. Whether you're applying after a gap year, want a change in career or are raising a family - you'll find lots of students in the same boat as you at Chichester! This week's guest is Rob who is a third year BSc (Hons) Politics student, has a 3 year old daughter and started University at 31. He talks about his student experience, why he decided to go to university later in life and his advice for others in his position. 

Degree apprenticeships are the best of both world's, you work full-time and receive a salary whilst studying for a degree that is paid for... winning! Apprenticeships are for anyone who is looking to jumpstart their career or progress to the next level in their current employment. Jess speaks to two degree apprentices, Georgia and Siân. Georgia is the Business Development Manager of her family-run business Pinks Vintage, a local business that has grown into an ice cream empire on the sunny Bognor Regis seafront with Georgia's help. Siân went straight from college to work in the digital marketing team at the University of Chichester. 

Student hosts Jess and Liv are back on another episode with guest and Acting For Film student Imogen! This episode covers what the current student experience is like during COVID-19. From teaching delivery, being back on campus for the new academic year to being supported by the university - Jess, Liv and Imogen go through the pro's and con's of the 'new normal'. 

(This episode was recorded in December 2020 and teaching methods may have changed due to government guidance by the time you listen.)

Welcome to our very first episode of the 'Be You' podcast! Our student hosts Jess and Liv talk everything you need to know about being a University of Chichester student, why they chose to study with us and all the advice you'll ever need to know. Jess and Liv will feature on every episode with a different guest who relates to the episode topic. If you have any questions or episode requests, contact us on Instagram: @universityofchichester, Twitter: @chiuni or use the hashtag #chiuni.